Extension and Training

Extension and Training

In culmination of more than three decades of dedicated research the collective wisdom at the institute could inform state policies and translate some of these to excellent extension and training programmes. Institute has a full fledged training and extension facility for imparting training in tropical forestry. Specialised and tailor-made training courses in tropical forestry are offered here. KFRI initiated a Training and Extension Division in 2003. Forest Department staff, mid-level managers and the public get benefited out of the regular training programmes conducted.

Departments

Extension Department, KFRI

Extension

The extension department at KFRI facilitates technology transfer to stakeholders, providing expert advice on pest control, soil management, species-site matching, and plant identification and training programs in tropical forestry including forest management, seed management, and medicinal plant cultivation.

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Training Department, KFRI

Training

KFRI's Training Department provides specialized tropical forestry courses for various stakeholders, including the Indian Forest Service officers. As an approved training center, it has hosted training courses for participants from Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, China, Nepal, Ethiopia, and Uganda.

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Dr. AV Raghu

Extension and Training

Kerala Forest Research Institute
Peechi 680653, Thrissur, Kerala, INDIA

Tel: +91-487-2690330

e-mail: e&t@kfri.res.in